Creators

I’m going to bet that the majority of people reading have never heard of the Brave Browser. As the name suggests, it is a web browser like Chrome, Firefox or Edge. But unlike those browsers, Brave wants to re-invent the way audiences consume content online. Instead of just being a...

Have you considered your scalability as a content creator? We’re going to go out on a limb and assume that most of you probably don’t think about it. You apply your time as effectively as you can to create content. You post it, and you move on to the next piece. Rinse, repeat...

Google is about to make load times a lot more important when it comes to mobile search. If you’re a blogger or website owner, this is something you NEED to pay attention to and plan for. Starting in July 2018, Google is pushing a new update to their mobile search results algorithm...

Elle Darby vs the White Moose Cafe… where do we even start with this drama? I suppose at the beginning but let’s do it quickly because it’s almost old news. On January 16, The White Moose Cafe posted on Facebook how they were declining an opportunity emailed to them by a...

The tweets we’ve read from small creators make things loud and clear – you’re angry. It’s understandable anger as YouTube is stripping away monetization from many of your channels. The Partnership program has been open to all since mid-2012, and since then channels...

New creators just got some new rules. Last year, YouTube experienced one of its worst years in the public eye. The Adpocalypse, extremist content, kids channels with disturbing content and more. In response to that, they set restrictions on monetization that include requiring 10,000 views...

New Year: New You. New Goals. New Growth. Right? Despite us having seen so many ‘New Year/Big Dreams/Future Goals’ posts and videos over the last two weeks… most people will end 2018 without much change. Passion may have led you here, but learning and applying will take...

YouTube has secret demonetization codes – and we now know what they are! If you’re at all familiar with YouTube in 2017, you have likely heard a lot about demonetization. Since the beginning of the year, YouTube has been in a constant battle with advertisers and its users over...

As a creator, one of the things you will experience is elitism. In the social media world, you FEEL your status is tied to a public number – this is especially true of Instagram. If you have over X number of followers, you’re more important than someone with (X less 75%)...

Last week, Facebook announced a series of new creator tools aimed at pulling YouTubers to the platform. This announcement signals a heating up in the ‘live’ video wars. It’s also clear Facebook has recognized YouTube’s shortcomings in live streaming. The new...